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7 Habits of a Happy Brain

July 08, 2016
1. Remember that you have power to build new pathways in your brain. (But it takes more persistence and courage than you may expect, because your old pathways are already well developed and connected to your pleasure and pain centers.) 2. Remind yourself that your frustrations are just electricity flowing down the…
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3 Ways To Fight Back When You Feel Caged In

March 11, 2016
We hear a lot about kindness these days, but sometimes you feel like your toes are being stepped on. You want to fight back but the wrong response will make it worse. Cortisol is released when you feel stepped on, and it surges when you contemplate a fight. You can…
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3 Surprising Benefits of Cuddling

February 12, 2016
1. Touch stimulates Oxytocin, which makes you feel safe Oxytocin is often called “the cuddle chemical” or “the love hormone,” but it’s useful to know how it works in animals. Oxytocin rewards a gazelle when it has the safety of a herd, and a baboon when it grooms the fur…
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